Exciting 3-K Teaching Opportunity in Astoria, NY! . We are looking for a committed 3-K teacher, to work with our NYC Dept of Education contracted 3 - 4 year old children. We are seeking nurturing, friendly teachers to complement our qualified education team! You will be responsible for preparing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to young children and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and fun process based on the child's interests and skills.
Responsibilities
- Engage children in the learning process with creative lesson planning that meets their individual needs
- Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
- Create a positive classroom environment
- Assess and record students’ progress and provide feedback
- Maintain an healthy classroom environment and orderly classroom
- Collaborate with other teachers, parents and participate in regular meetings
- Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
- Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
- Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.
Skills
- Proven experience as a teacher
- Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
- Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized and committed
- Creative and energetic
- Knowledge of CPR and First Aid
- NYS certification in Early Childhood education or Emergency COVID certification for early childhood teachers
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $61,000.00 - $68,682.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work from 8:00am - 5:00pm?
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person